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The Tastes of Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Drink Fair

Lincoln has a variety of tasty treats for Christmas time

The Tastes of Lincolnshire Christmas Food and Drink Fair has over a 100 stallholders offering a variety of local produce. Pop along on the 27th and 28th November for some delicious festive fodder…

Maker’s + the Machine, Maker's Mark, Leeds Millennium Square

An inefficient yet generous way to sample your bourbon

Back by popular demand is the UK’s most inefficient yet generous vending machine, Maker’s + the Machine. If you are in Leeds and you like bourbon then why not get yourself a handcrafted cocktail from this unique vending machine?

Picton Castle - Secret Light Garden

Illuminate your night with the Secret Light Garden

Visit the Secret Light Garden at Picton Castle on the 8th and 9th October for an enchanted walk through the trees…

Scooter Caffe beergarden

Thirsty work: Vespa Caffe aka Scooter Caffe

Just around the corner from Waterloo station is this little gem of a bar. Blink and you’d probably miss it, this little cafe/bar is eclectically decorated with various retro objects and a mish mash of furniture, signs and lights…

English Heritage - Apple Weekend, September

Tasty family fun down to the core

Audley End House and Gardens hosts an Apple Weekend on 25th and 26th September. Pop along and enjoy some apple themed fun…

Exmoor Food Festival 2-10 Oct

Rumbling stomach and itchy feet? Then Exmoor Food Festival could be the cure

Exmoor Food Festival showcases local food and drink through a series of events, giving you the chance to indulge yourself and keep in shape at the same time. The festival is on from 2nd October to 10th October…

Chilli Fiesta - West Dean Gardens

It’s hot hot hot at the Chilli Fiesta!

Come along to West Dean Gardens to take part in the Chilli Fiesta, 3 days in celebration of the chilli with over 150 stall holders selling hot and spicy foods, chilli beer, and other chilli related items. On from the 6th to the 8th August 2010…

Magnalonga

If you love walking and food then go alonga to the Magnalonga

The Ludlow Magnalonga is a fabulous country walk with food and drink stops along the way. The event takes place on 8th August 2010…

Tis the season for a Christmas market

When: 10th – 20th December 2009 Where: Oxford Castle, Oxford £: What is it? The Oxford Christmas Market is a German-style Christmas Market with 30 stalls selling gifts and food.  And if that isn’t enough to get you into the Christmas spirit, why not enjoy a glass of mulled wine and some entertainment?  Local choirs […]

Have a fruitful day out

When: 3rd – 4th October 2009 Where: Erddig, Wrexham £: 9.80 for adults & 4.90 for children What is it? The 19th Annual Apple Festival hosted by The National Trust.  Cider tasting, apple press demonstrations, dancers, games and plenty of  apples! More info: National Trust

A bounty of food and fun

When: 26th & 27th September 2009 Where: Audley End House & Gardens, Essex £: 10.70 for adults & 5.40 for children What is it? Bountiful Harvest Time is a harvest themed food and activities weekend.  Including food stalls, games and competitions for all the family. More info: Bountiful Harvest Time!

King Henry's Table

When: 26th & 27th September 2009 Where: Clifford’s Tower, North Yorkshire £: 3.50 for adults & 1.80 for children What is it? Find out what King Henry VIII would have had for breakfast and some of the secrets of Tudor cookery.  This event coincides with the York Food & Drink Festival. More info: King Henry’s […]

Fayre way to enjoy food

When: 1st November 2009 Where: Fairfield Halls, Croydon £: 3 for adults & 1 for children What is it? Croydon Eco Veggie Fayre will have a host of Eco, Veggie and Fairtrade stalls.  In addition there will be talks, demos, free tasters and a kids area. More info: Croydon Eco Veggie Fayre

Having a rum time

When: 24th & 25th October 2009 Where: The Royal Horticultural Halls, London £: 20 What is it? The Rum Experience is a festival dedicated to rum.  Learn about the different types of rum and how to match it with chocolate (a very important skill I think you’ll find).  Or for more relaxed fun, just drink […]

Ludlow's looking tasty

When: 11th – 13th September 2009 Where: Ludlow £: 7 for adults & 1.50 for children What is it? The annual Ludlow Food Festival.  Attractions include sausage trails, pudding tasting and a waiters’ race.  Taste  local food and drink from over 130 independent producers.  Yum! More info: Ludlow Food Festival

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Woodhenge, Stonehenge’s lesser-known neighbour
Woodhenge - ©English Heritage, Historic England Photo Library

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